Topic: Brand New

Harris’ article got me thinking about who really is the best lyricist of our generation, and I have to say I’m completely torn. While I agree that Eminem is an amazing lyricist, I don’t think he is the Best. I’m going to have to make a case for either Brand New’s Jesse Lacey or Jay-Z. I’m really on the fence, and I know that it’s kind of biased to be advocating my two favorite artists, but what can I say? I’m a big fan of lyrics. Jay-Z The one thing I absolutely love and envy about Jay-Z is the fact that he flows off the top of his head. The guy never writes anything down. He simply goes into the studio and whatever comes off the top of his head turns platinum. He’s put out ten albums of smooth flow combined with clever wordplay and he holds the record for [...] Continue...